RN - Orthopedic Clinic (Part Time)

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an RN for orthopedic clinic triage and patient support. You will answer inquiries by phone, assess symptom severity, and guide patients to appropriate care while coordinating with providers and clinics to optimize outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure with preferred BSN, 1 year healthcare experience, and strong documentation. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with 2–3 shifts weekly and no evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; AACN/ACEN/NLN CNEA preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Current unencumbered RN license; licensure in states served required or via compact.
• Within 30 days of employment, obtain required license for role.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient inquiries by telephone and triage according to protocols.
• Schedule patient appointments with healthcare providers/facilities/physicians.
• Document triage information and patient data in health record systems.
• Educate patients based on calls and ensure updated health information.

Skills

Triage over phone

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America\'s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Compensation: Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Join our welcoming Orthopedic Clinic team, where you\'ll care for both pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Working closely with providers, you\'ll play an important role in helping patients regain mobility, recover from injuries, and improve their quality of life. This position offers an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while developing specialized orthopedic skills in a supportive and engaging clinic setting.

As an RN, you\'ll enjoy hands-on patient care and a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting with dressing changes
• Staple and suture removal
• Brace fittings
• Order entry
• Preparing medications
• Opportunities to learn splinting and casting techniques
• Participation in councils and committees for those interested in becoming more involved

Whether you\'re an experienced orthopedic nurse or looking to expand your clinical expertise, you\'ll be supported by a knowledgeable team that values learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

2-3 shifts per week

Family orientated schedule

No evenings, weekends or major holidays

Summary

Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient\'s symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms.

Job Description

Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients\' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.

One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].